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As many complaints with regard to the quality of Milk sold in the
Town came to hand in the early months of the year, it was resolved
by the Council to exercise what powers were open to them, under the
Sale of Food and Drugs Act, and since September 9th samples have
been taken by the Sanitary Inspector, and analysed by the County
Analyst.
The result of this action has been that one vendor was convicted at
Stratford Police Court of selling adulterated milk, and heavily fined,
and several others in the town have been cautioned by the Council,
the result of analysis in these cases not having been sufficiently
serious to make conviction certain. Up to date several more samples
of Milk, and Butter also, have been under examination, but the results
have not yet come to hand.
The Dairies, Cow Sheds, and Milk Shops, have been inspected
regularly, and the usual cleansing carried out. Number, 38.
It is very much to be desired, that in my next Annual Report I shall
be able to state that "the powers now exercised by the Metropolitan
Committee of the Essex County Council, are being carried out by
the District Council; the expenses connected with analysis falling on
the County rate." At a Conference of Delegates of Local Authorities
in Metropolitan Essex, recently called by the Chairman of the
Metropolitan Committee of the County Council, this recommendation
to the Essex County Council was unanimously adopted.
Bakehouses.—Number in District, 18.
One old bakehouse in the Town was condemned during the year.
Slaughter Houses.—
Registered 3
Licensed 1
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The usual inspections have been made.
BURIAL GROUNDS.
Cemetery.—The condition of this burying ground leaves little to be
desired.
CnuRCHYARD.—I much regret that nothing has yet been lone to render
this spot more attractive than formerly. I hope that during the
present year steps will be taken to render the main walks suitable
for recreation purposes.
I have inspected several graves previous to interment, but have not
been able to report adversely upon the condition of the soil.
Number of interments during 1898—15.
The other Burying Grounds remain in much the same condition as
when I last reported.